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January 2, 2017

Autism and RIP for Toronto’s ABC Sports Store

What on earth could mourning the many-years-ago passing of a sports store have to do with autism? Bear with me. There are a bunch of factors. But they essentially amount to: The way we design, use, and either maintain or replace our gear has an impact on autism. The way […]

December 10, 2014

It's About Time: Woman pointing at a clock

Autism Research Discriminates Against Women

Autistic Women’s Rights Challenge: Please ask your national, provincial, territorial, or state autism organization to include the voices of autistic women who have NOT been able to access an ASD diagnosis. Request that they add a women’s diagnostic questionnaire to their current survey of adult needs. It is often well-nigh […]

June 21, 2014

Toxic Snail Mail – Another Hazard of Autism

You might think I’m joking. Or you might even think I’m exaggerating for effect. But no. Sending mail as physical letters and packages in Canada has recently become a guaranteed toxic hazard for people with autism. Why? Quick refresher: the airways are the fastest pathway into the bloodstream man-made scents […]